Bill Hamilton arrived at Texas as a QB in 1973, but a broken hand prompted a move to LB.
Had 7 FF, 123 total tackles and 2 picks in 1975.
In the Bluebonnet Bowl, Bill had 13 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception to help the Longhorns defeat the Colorado Buffalos 38-21
Posted 154 total tackles, and a single game high 23 tackles against Houston.
Did not pursue football professionally, and became a renowned orthopedic and sports surgeon.
ACCOLADES:
Texas Hall of Honor 2018
NOTES:
Bill played college ball at a time where good college athletes still could make more money doing other things than play sports. It’s great to see him get the accolades he deserves from this set.
During his Senior campaign he caught 77 passes for 1,020 yards and seven TDs.
Over his college career (55 contests) he caught 181 passes for 2,144 yards and 15 touchdowns.
3rd round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2021.
Caught 8 receptions for 95 yards and fielded kicks for the Packers.
Cut after the 10th week and signed with the Texans in 2022.
Caught his first professional TD that season.
Released before the 2023 season and spent a few months on the Colts practice squad later that year.
Signed with the UFL Stallions at the tail end of the season.
Caught 14 passes for 195 yards and 2 TDs including a 50 yarder in 7 starts (2024).
Took on more of a reserve role in 2025 and posted nearly identical stats with 14 receptions for 175 yards, 2 TDs including a 43 yarder.
Left unprotected for 2026, Amari opted to retire instead of report to camp with the UFL Columbus Aviators.
NOTES:
Great cards and autographs of Amari Rodgers here. I remember the Texans back in 2022, picked up Amari Rodgers I felt to try to see if they could lure Deshaun Watson out of his self imposed retirement. (Glad it didn’t work.)
I figured since Bruce doesn’t sign TTM that going ahead and securing a set need via eBay was in order. Since I started back up in 2010, I’ve been kicking myself because the only time he did sign for free last I looked was back in 2014/5. Nothing since.
Bruce remains one of the few original holdouts and believes that the Oilers logo, team name and history should be returned to the city of H-Town. The Texans have acknowledged this and have tapped him to do a few voiceovers and promos for the team.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
